Orthopedist in Gallatin, TN, and Nashville, TN

Some of the questions you may want to ask your orthopedist are:

– How soon after surgery will I notice a difference?
– How soon will it be after surgery to start physiotherapy?
– What are the signs of complications?
– Will I need to stop the use of any prescriptions or supplements before surgery?
– Will I need to arrange at-home care assistance?
– Are there any risks involved and how common are they?
– How long will I need to be off or at work or unable to drive?
– How long after will there be a follow-up appointment, and can I request one sooner if I notice any complications?
– Are there any risks to the anesthesia and if so, what are they?
– How long will I be in the hospital will I need to go to a rehabilitative center after surgery or just go home?

Some of the most common orthopedic problems are:

– Lower back pain is the most common and most experience it in their lifetime it is often mild and will go away after some time, if it does become severe enough you may require medical attention.

– Knee pain again anyone can be affected by this, and it can be caused by overuse or injury. Other knee pain can be caused by osteoarthritis again some may only need physiotherapy while some need surgery.

– In hamstring injuries, soccer and football players and runners are generally prone to this and a tear in the hamstring can be quite painful and may require surgery or physiotherapy depending on the severity.

– Plantar Fasciitis connects the tissue on the ball of the foot it can either tear or become inflamed Neither one benefits from physical therapy. Usually more common in people over the age of 40.

– Scoliosis is where you have an abnormal curvature of the spine either in an “s” or “c” shape. A brace or surgery may be options to fix it.

– Hip Fracture osteoporosis of a bad fall can cause a hip fracture, and most often surgery is required. Maintaining good bone health may help from experiencing a hip fracture.

– Arthritis is the swelling of the joint causing stiffness around the joint, massage, joint immobilization, acupuncture, or surgery may help.

When examining the difference between a sports medicine doctor and an orthopedist there are three key differences. The first one is training and education. Both must undergo extensive education. A sports medicine doctor needs to be board certified in basic areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and even emergency medicine. The need for certification must be renewed every 10 years. Orthopedics follow a more traditional educational path and spend up to 14 years training and then passing the necessary certifications to practice.

The next is their clientele orthopedics clinics tend to see more patients than sports medicine doctors. Sports medicine doctors see individuals and sports teams, whereas orthopedics focuses on joint problems, neurological problems, and musculoskeletal disorders no matter how they came about. The last is the treatment they provide, sports medicine doctors can provide concussion evaluation and treatment, acute sprain and strains, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries (repetitive motion), nutritional counseling, and help to determine when an athlete can return to play. Orthopedics can provide the same services but can also include surgery including fracture repair, joint tissue reconstruction, and spinal surgery. Knowing the difference is key to what type of doctor you will need to help with what your body needs. We serve patients from Gallatin TN, Nashville TN, Portland TN, Bethpage TN, and Lavergne TN